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A10 DKP

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,270 mi
Last recorded57,270 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 DKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,270 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre split in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 5 Sep 2017 57,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear further brake inspection required

Offside Rear tyre split in tread

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear corroded on outer face

Rear brake pads low

front exhaust bracket corroded

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,625 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 40,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,466 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 38,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to front to rear fuel pipe

slight corrrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,759 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,151 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,525 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,159 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,049 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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A10 DKP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 110,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 DKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 DKP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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